UN Assembly ends with strain amid Middle East shifts
The 30th General Assembly closed amid strain over new conflicts, with focus shifting to the Palestine question and potential PLO talks in January. In New York, Ford signed a 2.3 billion revolving loan to aid the city, with initial 130 million funds released. Indictments and resignations shape politics in West Virginia, South Korea, and Washington.
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State Teachers Lament Disciplinary Problems
A Morgan County School Board meeting over a 5.9 million dollar budget drew West Morgan High School teachers protesting discipline handling. Teacher spokesperson Sandra Murphree said morale is low and that focus remains on whether staff acted correctly rather than student rule breaking.
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Speculation on Chancellor System Sparks Alabama Debate
Senator Bert Bank backs a three campus chancellor system and cites a past bill to create it. The board paused actions on student discipline and budget details surfaced as the tax cut debate and federal spending concerns continued, with leaders planning technical sessions during holidays.
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City confronts 6.8 million budget crisis and reform calls
Nelson warns the worst is yet to come as lawmakers fail to pass a budget early, hindering school revenue planning. He blames state and local funding gaps, criticizes Gov. Wallace's stance on education, and cites industry-related tax issues. The board approves a 200000 payroll bridge loan, Title I tweaks, and lunchroom financials and staffing changes.
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United strikes impact holiday travel and cancellations
United Airlines faced a week of disruption as a strike by the International Association of Machinists led to all flights being cancelled through January 5. The union, representing about 16,500 workers, set a ratification vote for Sunday, while other airlines added flights to aid stranded passengers. No terms were announced as the surprise settlement possibility emerged.
Wheeler dies at 67 after six years as chairman
Progle General Earle G. Wheeler former Army Chief of Staff and later chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff died at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Maryland at age 67. His six years as chairman set a record for time in the top military post.
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Song star faces suit over eye injury at Atlanta show
The estate of Marvin Major sues Jerry Lee Lewis in Superior Court seeking 30,000 for medical costs after Major was struck in the left eye by a microphone during a November 3, 1968 Atlanta concert. The suit says the injury did not cause Major's 1970 death.
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Romy Schneider Marries Secretary Biasini in West Germany
Austrian born film star Romy Schneider wed her secretary Daniel Biasini in a West German hotel on Thursday. The 37 year old actor is pregnant with their child and this marks her second marriage.
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Quiet 1977 Queen Elizabeth II silver jubilee plan
The British government outlined a restrained Jubilee observance for Queen Elizabeth II citing recession. A commemorative 25 pence coin will be issued by the Royal Mint and a nationwide holiday is set for June 7, 1977, the 25th year of her reign.
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Wilson sues for libel over tabloid report of illness
Britain’s Prime Minister Harold Wilson filed a libel suit against Associated Newspapers and columnist Nigel Dempster after a London Daily Mail piece claimed he was tired and in ill health and ready to quit. The action seeks a full retraction and apology, assurances against repetition, libel damages, and court costs.
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